Get ready to show off your skills at Leighton Buzzard pub talent competition
The Wheatsheaf pub in Leighton Buzzard is organising a talent competition with a chance to win a 45-minute headline act and £100.
Its Win The Stage competition is a live talent night where musicians, singers, comedians, spoken word artists, and performers of all kinds take the spotlight - and the audience decides the winner.
The competition will run over four weeks, starting on March 18, with up to eight performers taking part each week.
Each weekly winner will receive a 30-minute headline set, and winners will then return to perform on the same night at the end of the four-week run for the grand final, with the date to be announced.
At the final, after all winners perform their 30-minute sets, the act with the highest overall points will be crowned the overall winner and awarded a 45-minute headline slot worth £100 at The Wheatsheaf.
If performing as a duo or band, the prize will be shared equally between the members.
Organiser Angie Murchie said: “We all know that pubs are struggling at the moment and need community support more than ever. My aim with this event is to bring people together, create a regular meeting space for those who love live music, and give the audience the opportunity to get involved by voting for their favourite act.
“Each week, the best act will be chosen by audience vote at the end of the night. The selected acts will then move forward to a final showcase featuring four acts, where the audience will again vote for the winner.
“The winning act will receive £100 and a 45-minute headliner slot at The Wheatsheaf, with the possibility of performing longer depending on the landlord’s decision.
She advises performers arrive early if planning to just ‘walk in’ and take part.
She added: “Come along, watch the performances, vote, and support local talent. This night only works because of the crowd. Let’s build something big for Leighton Buzzard. So come along, watch the performances, vote, and support local talent.”
Find out more and register here Only a few spaces left to compete for a chance to win the stage at the Wheatsheaf on 18th March!